Tagged: btc

May 27, 2025 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs, an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s economic potential. As the world’s issuer of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, Avalon is transforming Bitcoin from “a passive store of value into a… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Blockchain Group (TBG), a French-based company focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency investment, announced a significant step in its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy through a €63.3 million convertible bond issuance. This move aims to enhance TBG’s Bitcoin holdings, potentially increasing its total to approximately… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zumo‘s Nick Jones recently shared insights on the Bitcoin (BTC) price breaking all-time highs. Commenting on Bitcoin hitting a new record high above $111,000 on Thursday, Zumo‘s Founder and CEO Nick Jones said: “Bitcoin has soared to a new record high, with the market riding… Read More

May 24, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), an industry service provider focused on vertically integrated Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce that it has successfully upsized its existing $100 million credit facility to a total commitment of up to $200 million with Coinbase Credit, Inc., a subsidiary… Read More

May 21, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Texas House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), known as the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, during its second reading on May 21, 2025. The bill, which garnered strong bipartisan support with a 105-23 vote, moves Texas closer to… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI), Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0 – ALCBI, and Blockware, a Bitcoin mining firm, have entered into an initial “long-term” partnership agreement to operate Bitmain ASIC miners (ASICs) on the Bitcoin network and “acquire Bitcoin at a discount.” Blockware will deploy and “operate… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the blockchain, crypto, and web3 space, has announced a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its objective to enhance the Bitcoin (BTC ) and digital assets ecosystem. From supporting open-source software to… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 1:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, often referred to as “digital gold” or now even as “digital capital” by Strategy’s Michael Saylor, has continued sparked debate about its role in financial markets. Recent trends, highlighted in an extensive report from Coin Metrics, suggest that Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, may… Read More

May 6, 2025 @ 7:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As of April 2025, governments worldwide hold 463,741 BTC, roughly 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply, valued at approximately $42.9 billion, according to CoinGecko’s research. This figure reflects a decline from 529,591 BTC in July 2024, underscoring the dynamic nature of government involvement in cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile,… Read More

May 5, 2025 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of bitcoin treasury companies is reshaping capital markets, with firms like Twenty One behind a seemingly transformative wave. Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, recently highlighted the significant “dry powder” these companies possess, capable of driving bitcoin prices higher. This trend,… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Relai is pleased announce the launch of a new feature: Bitcoin-backed loans. Also known as Lombard loans, this financial instrument enables Bitcoin holders to “spend CHF or EUR” without having to sell their Bitcoin (BTC). In partnership with Sygnum Bank— a Swiss digital assets bank… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sui continues to lay the foundation for the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem in crypto. The Layer 1 network will support sBTC in the coming months, which is the one-to-one “bitcoin-backed asset” from Stacks, a Bitcoin L2 network. This integration will enable holders to deploy their BTC… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Arizona’s legislature has passed legislation that could position the state as a pioneer in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption within the United States. The bill, which authorizes the state treasurer and retirement system to allocate up to 10% of their available funds to Bitcoin and other… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research report from NYDIG highlights a shift in Bitcoin’s (BTC) market behavior, positioning it as a potential non-sovereign store of value in a landscape of growing economic and geopolitical instability. But these signs are very early and a bit pre-mature to draw an definitive… Read More

April 26, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, market dynamics, and strategic shifts among major players. Insights from CoinShares’ Q4 2024 Mining Report and Compass Mining’s March 2025 Bitcoin Mining Industry Report highlight key trends, including rising hashrates, sustainable energy adoption,… Read More

April 23, 2025 @ 5:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its first-quarter earnings report released on April 22, 2025, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) confirmed that it held steady with its Bitcoin reserves, maintaining a total of 11,509 Bitcoin throughout the period. The electric vehicle giant did not sell any of its cryptocurrency holdings, however, Tesla‘s holding… Read More

April 21, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has acquired an additional 330 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $28.2 million, marking its third purchase this month. The acquisition, executed at an average price of 12.18 million Japanese yen ($85,605 per BTC), comes amid market volatility spurred by U.S. tariff measures. *Metaplanet Purchases… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced its intention to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, a Bitcoin mining pool focused on decentralization and launched by long-time Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. This strategic move strengthens… Read More

April 11, 2025 @ 2:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ruslan Lienkha, YouHodler’s chief of markets, answered some questions about Bitcoin this week. Could BTC’s recent movement signal a shift in how institutional investors treat Bitcoin (as a risk asset, hedge, or both)? “Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge or “digital gold” primarily by… Read More

April 10, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have solidified their positions as robust, decentralized networks with potential for growth and adoption across web3 and DeFi. Recent milestones—Ethereum’s evolving ownership landscape and Bitcoin’s record-breaking hashrate (basically the amount of computing power securing the BTC network)—underscore their resilience and… Read More